Jason Foster
Springfield,OH
Summary
Thoughtful Quality Control Team Lead with15 years years of big-picture planning and systematic assessment of product standards. Tenacious strategist known for continual product consistency with meticulous detail orientation. Implements lasting quality-control measures, prioritizing customer satisfaction and long-term brand reputation. Skilled in developing protocols to positively impact manufacturing quality. Practiced at completing exhaustive tests of incoming materials, components and finished products. Proven experience within Manufacturing industry performing direct hands-on work in QA and QC functions with strong familiarity of general practices. reputation. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
QA Team Lead
White Castle Distribution Center
09.2022 - Current
- Documented nonconforming material and reported to appropriate team leaders for review and assessment.
- Supported quality control assessments on manufacturing floor.
- Advised and led process improvement team with deliberation, leadership and strategic planning.
- Adapted procedures to mitigate issues and improve deficiencies.
- Prepared reports to dispense information for product teams and compile information supporting long-term company development and success.
- Performed testing to assess product effectiveness, alignment with designed purpose, and adaptations for other purposes.
- Established rigorous safety measures for high-stakes and potentially dangerous factory environments.
- Established and tracked quality department goals and objectives.
- Recorded, analyzed and distributed statistical information.
- Tracked quality issues with external customers, suppliers and internal plant operations.
- Created a culture of continuous improvement within the QA team through regular training sessions and knowledge sharing activities.
- Handled multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high levels of quality assurance standards.
QA Technician
White Castle Distribution Center
05.2020 - 09.2022
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections and other established tests.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Inspected finished products for overall quality and adherence to industry specifications.
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Adjusted, repaired and replaced defective parts and materials.
- Routinely tested products to align temperature, specifications and ingredient levels with best practices and quality standards.
- Educated employees on specific QA standards and confirmed maintenance of standards.
- Halted production line in case of major non-compliance of specifications, standards or quality discovered during inspection process.
- Performed standard inspection of first article, first pallet and random sampling inspection to customer standards.
- Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
- Tested and operated mixers to confirm correct calibration while scheduling routine, preventive and reparative maintenance to maintain production workflows and achieve production output benchmarks.
- Collaborated with management to provide training on improved processes and assisted with creation and maintenance of quality training.
Retirement Plan Administrator
White Castle Systems
04.2018 - 05.2020
- Updated personnel handbooks and individual records to keep filed accurate and detailed.
- Researched job and worker requirements, occupational trends and structural and functional relationships among jobs and occupations.
- Delivered targeted advise on issues such as applicable employment regulations, compensation strategies and internal systems to help companies update antiquated or ineffective approaches.
- Advised managers and employees on state and federal employment regulations, collective agreements and classification programs.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Purchasing Specialist
White Castle Systems
06.2016 - 04.2018
- Analyzed customer engineering drawings, specifications and RFQ requirements to perform purchase analysis.
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Standardized inventory quarterly reporting and analysis and instituted corrective action for close-outs and out-of-stock items to keep inventory records current.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Communicated frequently with stores and vendors to manage orders and verify revisions on purchase orders.
- Computed and created purchase orders ERP system Job Boss and WMS to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics and scheduling factors.
- Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
Production Manager
White Castle Systems
04.2014 - 04.2018
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines.
- Addressed personnel issues and scheduling conflicts promptly.
- Directed key personnel in correct production techniques to achieve required quality.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Implemented quality improvement changes to minimize product defect rates.
- Applied lean practices to balance workflow and eliminate unnecessary steps.
- Revitalized operational structures and procedures to successfully control turnover and waste, enhance output and boost overall quality.
Welder
White Castle Systems
01.2012 - 04.2016
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
- Minimized warping using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
- Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
- Managed repair and maintenance schedule to organize shop and maintain equipment.
- Observed hydrostatic and dimension tolerance tests to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
Metal Fabricator
White Castle Systems
09.2007 - 01.2012
- Utilized welding equipment and power sanding tools tools to safely complete predetermined operations .
- Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution.
- Directed welders to build up low spots or short pieces with weld.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Lifted or moved materials and finished products using large cranes.
- Performed required maintenance on welding equipment to enable readiness for project use.
Education
HACCP Certification - HACCP Systematic Approach To Food Safety
FSQC Food Safety Quality Consulants
Vandalia, OH05-2024
Preventive Controls For Human Food - PCQI
FSQC Food Safety Quality Consulants
Louisville, KY02-2024
Certified Welder Arc, Mig, Tig - Welding
Eastland Fairfield Career And Technical Schools
Groveport, OH01.2014
Skills
- Test Results Interpretation
- Analytical Methodology Validation
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Testing Documentation
- Quality Control Data Compilation
- Materials Analyses
- Quality Sops Development
- Data Capture and Analysis
- Attentive and Observant
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Laboratory Equipment Calibration
- Team Mentoring
- Performance Testing
- Quality Process Audits
- Documentation Control
- Product Inspection
- Non-conformance reporting
- Corrective Actions
- Team Training
- Continuous Quality Improvement
- Quality Control Checks
- Lean Manufacturing
- Failure Analysis
- Six Sigma Methodologies
Timeline
QA Team Lead
White Castle Distribution Center
09.2022 - Current
QA Technician
White Castle Distribution Center
05.2020 - 09.2022
Retirement Plan Administrator
White Castle Systems
04.2018 - 05.2020
Purchasing Specialist
White Castle Systems
06.2016 - 04.2018
Production Manager
White Castle Systems
04.2014 - 04.2018
Welder
White Castle Systems
01.2012 - 04.2016
Metal Fabricator
White Castle Systems
09.2007 - 01.2012
Certified Welder Arc, Mig, Tig - Welding
Eastland Fairfield Career And Technical Schools
HACCP Certification - HACCP Systematic Approach To Food Safety
FSQC Food Safety Quality Consulants
Preventive Controls For Human Food - PCQI
FSQC Food Safety Quality Consulants
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